Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 511 / 691
Después de sufrir un accidente de importancia, ¿es conveniente cambiar el cinturón de seguridad?
After a serious accident, is it advisable to replace the seat belt?
- ANo es necesario, porque viene preparado para aguantar accidentes.It is not necessary, because it is designed to withstand accidents.
- BSí, porque el mecanismo, o el trenzado, puede estar dañado.Yes, because the mechanism or the webbing may be damaged.
- CSolo si el airbag se ha activado.Only if the airbag has gone off.
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Correct answer
- BSí, porque el mecanismo, o el trenzado, puede estar dañado.Yes, because the mechanism or the webbing may be damaged.
Explanation
In a serious accident the seat belt takes great forces that can damage its mechanism or the webbing, even if this cannot be seen with the naked eye. That is why it should be replaced, so that it keeps protecting effectively in another crash.
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